Legacy Preparatory Academy

Legacy Preparatory Academy is a nonprofit organization designated as a 501(c)(3) educational institution. It operates a public charter school focused on providing a comprehensive educational environment for children.

Overview

Legacy Preparatory Academy is located in Utah and offers tuition-free education from kindergarten to the ninth grade. The school emphasizes building foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills, aiming to foster independent learners. It integrates arts into the curriculum and provides various extracurricular activities.

Mission and Curriculum

The academy's mission is to create a supportive culture where students grow into productive and valuable community members. It achieves this through a classically-based curriculum, integration of fine arts, and teaching public virtue. The curriculum is designed to enhance learning, promote respect, and engage parents in education.

Financial Information

In its earlier years, the organization relied heavily on contributions, which accounted for a significant portion of its total revenue. For instance, in fiscal year 2011, contributions made up about 97.5% of its revenue, with program services and investment income contributing smaller percentages. As of fiscal year 2017, contributions remained a major source at 96.4% of total revenue, followed by program services at 3.2%[1].

Ratings and Accountability

Legacy Preparatory Academy has earned a 3 out of 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, reflecting its status as an educational organization[4].

Notes

While Legacy Preparatory Academy is distinct from other organizations by the same name, such as those operating in Florida, the focus here is on the Utah-based institution. There may be other entities with similar names and purposes in different regions.

This article provides an overview of the Utah-based Legacy Preparatory Academy. For other organizations with similar names, additional context may be necessary.

[1] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/593810621 [2] https://www.legacyprep.org [3] https://www.legacyprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2013458&type=d [4] https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/593810621 [5] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/65-1190108